Shoal Rider Fishing Charters

Explore the fish-rich waters around Wanchese, North Carolina and enjoy a fine day of fishing with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters. You’ll search inshore and nearshore waters as well as flats with Captain Les Toler, a cordial angler who knows how to make your trip the best possible. Join him aboard and have a great time on the water with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters!

Your trip starts on a 29’ Custom Bradley saltwater fishing boat. The vessel can accommodate 4 guests and is powered by a 200 HP 2020 Honda engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots. The boat uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology to take you quickly and safely to the fish and features a livewell and an ice-box.

You can go after Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, as well as Redfish. You can reel them in by bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as popping, all using light tackle. You get to keep all the fish you catch. Also, keep in mind that alcohol isn’t allowed during the trip.

Captain Les will cover you for all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and licenses needed for a successful trip. Before you depart, just make sure that you bring your favorite food and drinks.

Join Shoal Rider Fishing Charters and Captain Les for a memorable fishing experience in Wanchese!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 13 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $550
    You and the captain will depart at 6:30 a.m. and have fun chasing Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Bluefish, as well as Speckled Trout. The captain will take care of all the fishing gear. Bring your snacks and drinks, and the fun can start.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 13 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $550
    You and the captain will start fishing in the afternoon and chase Speckled Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, as well as Bluefish. Before you depart, make sure you bring some snacks and drinks.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $700
    4 people 700. Each additional person 50. Up to 6 people
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Shoal Rider Fishing Charters

Shoal Rider Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Inshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Fishing License

Shoal Rider Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Shoal Rider Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Les Toler
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2021
Captain Les has been a fisherman his whole life. He's done charter fishing as well commercial fishing. The captain loves being on the water and is looking forward to taking trips this summer.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Redfish Redfish
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Custom Bradley (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 250HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
Fishing with Les
Awsome, Awsome!!!
Awsome, Awsome!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Brian B.
Venetia, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 2023
My family of 4 enjoyed our 4 hour (morning) fishing trip on the Shoal Rider with Capt Les.  We didn’t catch a lot, but we...
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Joshua T.
Butler, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day Inshore Trip with Captain Les

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore on August 8, 2023
Captain Les is very knowledgeable, experienced and patient!  Although the fish weren’t biting as much as we wanted, we still...
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Theresa S.
Fredericksburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Les!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 1, 2023
He is the best!! Friendliest and most patient Captain ever! This was our 2nd trip and will definitely be planning our 3rd....
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Shawn B.
Manteo, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Les

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2023
Les worked hard to traverse several areas to find hungry fish and used trolling as an effective way to catch fish for the younger...
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Fred B.
Baltimore, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Near shore 8-2-23

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 2, 2023
We had a great afternoon fishing with Captain Les
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